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Colorado politicians weigh in on Obama’s gun plan
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s plan to expand background checks and enact other measures to combat gun violence through executive actions drew mixed reviews Tuesday from Colorado politicians. Sen. Cory…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls…
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Panels focus on how Durango Utilities Commission can contribute
City Council to review the group’s role
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County commissioner to hold office hours La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will hold office hours from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, in the…
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Paralympian Alana Nichols makes history with first adaptive ski descent of Silverton Mountain
Adaptive skier makes historic first sit-ski descent
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Aaron Williams sentenced for involvement in shooting at Durango hotel
Accused gunman in case scheduled for February trial
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More snow snarls morning commute, delays air travel in Durango
Back-to-back storms likely through week
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After the diagnosis: Care and guidance when it’s needed most
Finding support while battling cancer
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Performer who debuted in Durango at 12 years old takes on Hollywood now
A 15-year old girl who made her performing debut at the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering could appear in the singing competition series American Idol later this week. Jeneve Rose Mitchell,…
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Legislative leaders focus on rural Colorado
Effort underscores spill, rising housing costs
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La Plata County voters have until midnight to affiliate for caucuses
Dozens of La Plata County voters identified with a major political party in the week leading up to Monday’s deadline to participate in the precinct caucuses, said Clerk and Recorder…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., Lounge, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for…
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Progress for gays discussed Thursday Barbara Balaguer, former board chair of the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender organization, Four Corners Alliance for Diversity (4cGLAD) will speak about progress and…
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Durango police stop 5 for drunken driving over New Year’s weekend
Number of New Year’s arrests fairly typical for ‘high-impact weekend’
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9-R announces bus cancellation schedule
Rolling dates through January as district trains new drivers
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Employer-provided housing now before Durango City Council
New housing 1 of 12 code changes recommended by the commission
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Old Cortez high school demolition bid tops $2M
Noyes, Suckla appointed to Re-1 school board
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When you train puppies, it’s not easy to say goodbye
Durangoan socializing her 12th guide dog puppy
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Facility reductions loom in San Juan National Forest
Some recreation facilities that people are used to in the San Juan National Forest could be going away. Forest representatives have outlined potential recreation facility closures or other changes to…
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Cross country skiing offered at Mesa Verde
National park has groomed trails, snowshoe rentals
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Winning caption: ‘Perhaps I should have this growth on my back looked at’
Herald reader Stella Best sent in this photo of David Best returning from a hunt carrying a huge bull elk rack on his back.Courtesy of Stella Best Durango Herald Facebook…
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Montezuma County looking into broadband Internet
Plan would also expand communications services
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Dayplanner Monday
Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. Compassionate Friends meeting,…
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Downed cable blamed for Hermosa-area multi-day phone outage
Information scant on when line will be fixed
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What’s to come in 2016?
A roundup of La Plata County issues and people to pay attention to this year